News and press releases

Sönke Jordt expands fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane

Sönke Jordt GmbH & Co. KG based in Ratekau in Schleswig-Holstein took delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane at the manufacturing plant in Ehingen at the beginning of February. The 5-axle 250-tonne mobile crane represents an upwards expansion in the company's fleet. Liebherr's VarioBase® variable support base was an important factor in the decision.

Liebherr to supply HVAC systems for Wuhan Metro Line 8 in China

Liebherr-Transportation Systems’ Technology will provide more riding comfort for passengers on Metro Line 8 in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Liebherr's D9812 engine is Diesel of the Year 2017

The Diesel of the Year 2017 award by Diesel magazine goes to Liebherr's D9812 engine as the most innovative engine of the year. The award ceremony took place on February 23 at Samoter exhibition in Verona (Italy).

Electronically controlled damping system for modern articulated buses

Liebherr supplies an electronically controlled damping system for new, low noise articulation systems for buses by Hübner.

Liebherr LTR 1220 telescopic mobile crane builds water basins for innovative energy storage system

Liebherr telescopic crawler crane ideal for the storage basin construction project due to its ability to move with a load

Liebherr LTR 1220 telescopic crawler crane builds water basins for innovative energy storage system

For several months the Max Bögl Group has been working on a smart concept to generate and store natural electricity in the north-east of Baden-Württemberg. A modern pump accumulator power plant is being built near Schwäbisch Hall along with four wind turbines with a total height of up to 240 metres, making them among the tallest in the world.

Liebherr presents new supermarket chest at EuroShop 2017

Professional, reliable and efficient – the new generation of Liebherr supermarket chests. The innovative chest programme is being showcased for the first time at this year's EuroShop in Düsseldorf.

Liebherr-Aerospace Opens New Office in India

Liebherr-Aerospace has opened a new regional office in Bangalore on February 13th, 2017. The opening underlines the aviation system supplier’s long-term strategy to increase its presence and to enlarge its footprint in India.

Liebherr LTM 1090-4.1 mobile crane installs sluice gate in dam wall

One year after the removal and refurbishment of a submersible sluice gate at the Aggertal dam, 50 kilometres to the east of Cologne, the sluice gate required to control the water level was reinstalled underwater. The job was carried out by a Liebherr LTM 1090-4.1 mobile crane operated by Gummersbach crane contractor Ley.

Liebherr A 922 Rail Excavator impresses DPTI Adelaide

Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) Rail Maintenance Division in Adelaide called a tender for a Road Rail excavator that was to meet a list of requirements.

Dredging in the Swiss Alps

A 130-tonne duty cycle crawler crane from Liebherr is currently operating in the midst of an imposing mountain backdrop in the Swiss canton of Ticino.

Spectacular Dredging Application of a New Liebherr Duty Cycle Crawler Crane in the Swiss Alps

A 130-tonne duty cycle crawler crane from Liebherr is currently operating in the midst of an imposing mountain backdrop in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Its task is to free the reservoir’s drain of deposited sediment. For this purpose the machine, which is fitted on a barge, is equipped with a specially designed mechanical clamshell bucket.

John Deere Power Systems and Liebherr Machines Bulle announce engine collaboration

John Deere Power Systems and Liebherr Machines Bulle SA announced today they have entered into an agreement to jointly evaluate engine technologies, designs, and development processes that may be useful for developing and producing future power needs of each company. The two companies have indicated that the collaboration will be targeted towards specific horsepower and displacement ranges.

Liebherr concrete mixing plant used to expand second largest airport in Russia

A high-performance Liebherr mixing plant is currently being used to expand an airport in Moscow and is supplying concrete for a new runway.

Liebherr Machines at the Suez Canal

Ten Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes and crawler cranes are currently in operation at the Suez Canal as part of a multibillion project.

Infrastructure Project at the Suez Canal with Duty Cycle Crawler Cranes and Crawler Cranes from Liebherr

A total of ten Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes and crawler cranes are currently in operation at the Suez Canal as part of a multibillion project. A HS 8100 HD duty cycle crawler crane of the newest generation belonging to the German company Züblin is among the machines deployed to assist in the construction of two road tunnels under the Suez Canal near the city of Port Said in North Egypt.

Indian crane contractor JNK Lifters takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane at the Bauma Conexpo India

Crane rental company JNK Lifters based in Mumbai took delivery of a new LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane at the Liebherr stand at the Bauma Conexpo India construction machinery trade show. The high lifting capacity of the 5-axle machine and its VarioBase® variable support base with the main criteria behind the purchase. This new Liebherr crane sees JNK Lifters expand its mobile crane range significantly upwards.

Liebherr-Aerospace Participating for the First Time at Aero India

Liebherr-Aerospace, a leading supplier for the international aviation industry, participates for the very first time at Aero India, taking place from February 14 to 18, 2017 at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bangalore. The company’s stand No. C 3.1b as part of the German Pavilion can be found in Hall C.